Summary

  • Use play icon at the top of page to watch live coverage from the Premier 15s

  • Kick-off at 13:30 GMT

  1. What are the Premier 15spublished at 19:24 Greenwich Mean Time 9 December 2022

    BBC Sport

    Sale Sharks sit one point off the top after their best ever start to a Premier 15s season. They narrowly beat Loughborough Lightning 15-14 in a thrilling match last weekend and now they travel to the Stoop to face mid-table Harlequins. Last weekend the Quins defeated their London rivals Saracens by nine in their best performance yet.

  2. How to watch Premier 15spublished at 18:50 Greenwich Mean Time 9 December 2022

    BBC iPlayer

    13:30 - 16:30 GMT Harlequins v Sale Sharks: BBC Sport Website, app & iPlayer

    All available to watch on demand via BBC iPlayer

  3. How to get into Rugby Unionpublished at 18:47 Greenwich Mean Time 9 December 2022

    BBC Sport

    Camaraderie and teamwork are vital skills in most team sports, but none to the same extent as in rugby union.

    From boisterous Saturday-league club houses, to schoolyard games of touch, to lining up for your country in the 6 Nations, union is a sport of skill, bravery and strength.

    And if you're more interested in throwing a ball around there are plenty of options for you, from the aforementioned touch, where tackling is banned, to light-hearted options like beach rugby.

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    Although a certain level of physical stature is required in the professional ranks, rugby union really is an accessible sport, with the wide range of functions between different positions making it a sport for everybody,

    Forwards are typically stronger, heavier and entrusted with the more physical aspects of the game, whereas backs utilise pace and agility.

    It is incredibly popular at universities, and women's rugby clubs around the country are always looking for enthusiastic players and the next new pool of talent.

    Find your local club in England,, externalScotland,, externalWales, external and Northern Ireland, external to give it a go.

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    Why you need to start playing rugby